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Study the given information and answer the question. (I) There are 6 check-posts A, B, C, D, E and F (II) Check-post F is 25 kms to the North of D which is 35 kms to the North-East of B (III)…

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Study the given information and answer the question.
(I) There are 6 check-posts A, B, C, D, E and F
(II) Check-post F is 25 kms to the North of D which is 35 kms to the North-East of B
(III) Check-post A is 15 kms West of E and 35 kms to the South-West of C
(IV) B, A and E are in straight line
(V) The check posts B and E are 70 kms apart from each other
Which check post is the farthest to the South-West of D?
  1. Check-post A
  2. Check-post B
  3. Check-post C
  4. Check-post D

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B - Check-post B
Put B at origin; B, A, E on an East-West line with A 15 km W of E and BE = 70, so BA = 55. D is 35 km NE of B and F is 25 km N of D. C is 35 km NE of A. The post farthest to the south-west of D is B.

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